With a few games now on Sunday - Will the BBC do a Final Score like the earlier rounds for R3?

I was wondering that too. They could do it as a lead-in to the live game at 4:30.

Good idea but am more surprised about the amount of games moved for international broadcast as wasn’t like this in past outside Police advice or international picks which normally used to cover 3pm games.

Come Roudn 5, I wonder if we will end up with no 3pm games if every game is moved to suit international coverage.

For the past 25 years it’s been an established slot for live football broadcasts, just normally on Sky rather than the BBC- although they’ve had a few FA Cup games in that slot. Should do well for the BBC. Not really sure why you’re that surprised?

Yeah, that's BS. I get my club's game being moved if it's going to be on TV in the UK but why do they have to move a game from 3pm to show it overseas where the blackout doesn't apply?

I guess it is similar to the issues the Premier League encountered with selling midweek rights when a large bulk of games are kicking off simultaneously - the value of the packages is reduced compared to when there are more matches being played at different times.

It is presumably the case that the FA have been able to obtain a more financially rewarding TV deal with international broadcasters by making these changes.

Anyone know if any of tonight's Second Round Replays (specifically Sunderland v Walsall) are being televised live internationally?

Nothing on the ESPN+ schedule, just next week's two matches. And given that I think the extra international games in round 3 are probably down to a desire to give them extra content, probably safe to say they won't be televised anywhere.

There has been an angry response to the new-look FA Cup third-round schedule.

The Football Supporters’ Federation warned that attendances would fall because of demands of international broadcasters.

The FSF has asked the Football Association to explain why there are only 10 games kicking off at 3pm on Saturday January 5 and claimed it had ignored the fact most fans would prefer to watch games in the traditional afternoon slot.

This season is the first of a new television deal which allows international, as well as domestic, broadcasters to change kick-off times in order to maximise audiences for live games. But the FSF feels this will further diminish the standing of the competition as games are spread over an entire weekend.

To make matters worse, fans of League Two Grimsby Town, who wish to watch their match against Premier League side Crystal Palace, will not be able to get home using public transport because the game does not start until 5.30pm.

“Match-going supporters are already of the view that there is too much live football on TV,” said Malcolm Clarke, chairman of the FSF.

“Having the third-round games spread out so thinly across the weekend diminishes the identity of the competition – ignoring what domestic supporters of the competition want.

“We’re particularly concerned that the number of broadcast games could have a negative effect on match-day attendances in the competition and we will be taking the issue directly to the FA.”

League One leaders Portsmouth have also been given a 5.30pm Saturday kick off, even though they have a long journey to Norwich City.

The third round used to be one of the most eagerly-anticipated weekends of the year as it pitches lower-league clubs against teams from the top two divisions.

However, most Premier League and Championship sides now elect to field a weakened line-up in order to rest players after the hectic Christmas and New Year programme.

The FSF has written to the FA to express its concerns and ask it to reconsider its approach in future rounds.